THE MENNONITE BROTHERHOOD IN RUSSIA (1789 - 1910), P. M. Friesen, 1911

ssian Mennonite experience which aided immeasurably in making this a better trans- lation. He read the proofs and inspired the rest of us. Financial Contributors As important as the work of the above mentioned individuals is, the publication of this translation would not have been possible without the financial contributions of individuals and institutions concerned to keep the memory of our past alive. The Kroeker Foundation of Winnipeg, on the strong recommendation of Wally Kroeker, Editor of the Christian Leader, provided a substantial part of the funds necessary to finance the translation. Other contributions were received from the following: C. A. DeFehr & Sons, Winnipeg; Redekop Lumber & Supply, Ltd., Winnipeg: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Block, Vancouver: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klassen, Clearbrook; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dyck, Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. John Wiens, Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jantzen, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Funk, Clearbrook; Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Funk, Abbotsford; Culloden Mennonite Brethren Church, Vancouver. To all of these, the Translation and Editorial Co mmi ttee expresses its most sincere thanks. XU Glossary dessiatine M.B. Reaumur verst volost a measure of land approximately 2.67 acres used throughout this volume to designate “Mennonite Brethren” the thermometric scale in which 0° marks the freezing point and 80° the boiling point of water a measure of distance equaling approximately .67 of a mile a unit of local government comprising varying numbers of villages TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface iii Foreword v Acknowledgements ix . . xii xxvii Glossary Author’s Preface A. THE ORIGINS OF THE MENNONITE MOVEMENT I. The Formation of the Old Evangelical Brotherhood known as Anabaptists or Mennonites II. Menno Simons III. Persecutions of the Old Evangelical-Anabaptists Before, At and After the Time of Menno Simons B. THE DUTCH-PRUSSIAN ANABAPTISTS OR MENNONITE BROTHERHOOD IV. The Anabaptists (Doopsgezinde) in Hollandl V. The Mennonite Congregations in Prussia VI. Customs and Character of the Mennonites as Seen by People of Other Faiths 74 XIV IX. |Unrest and Reform Efforts in the Molotschna Churches X. icumentary Supplement to the History of the ettlement and Development of the Mennonite Jrotherhood in South Russia to 1860 92 .109 D. THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED CHRISTIAN ANABAPTIST MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH (M.B. CHURCH) OF 1860 IN THE MIDST OF THE SOUTH RUSSIAN MENNONITE BROTHERHOOD OF DUTCH-PRUSSIAN ORIGIN XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. Introduction 201 Pastor Wuest, the Great Revivalist, an Instrument of the Revival of the Molotschna Mennonites and a Promotor of the Brotherhood Movement 205 Alliance and Communion Fellowship Prior to the Organization of the M.B. Church .227 rhe